Deli Bakery- Assistant Manager

Military Deli and Bakery Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay

Paid Time Off

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

401k Plan

Health Insurance Plan

Job summary

Military Deli and Bakery Services is recruiting for an Assistant Manager/Shift Lead to support our deli/bakery department across our network serving military personnel and their families. You will help lead a small team, uphold customer service standards, and ensure safety and sanitation policy compliance.

The role focuses on operational leadership, inventory control, scheduling, and training to drive store profitability and excellent service in a fast-paced commissary setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years grocery or 2+ years food service experience.
• Previous shift lead/management experience mandatory.
• Ability to stand and walk short distances for an entire shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Open availability, must be able to work some weekends and closing shifts.
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid Food Safety Management Certification or be able to obtain one within 30 days from the hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist Deli/Bakery Manager in providing leadership in the department by directing and managing 5-10 employees.
• Maintain high levels of customer service, while meeting commissary requirements and maximizing profits.
• Oversee and enforce Food Safety and Sanitation policies and procedures.
• Help to manage inventories by tracking weekly reports and ordering raw materials and supplies.
• Assists in scheduling and training employees and delegating work assignments.
• Prepare, maintain, and track records concerning inventories and work processes to calculate monthly profit according to Company policy.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment to ensure health and safety requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain professional communication with commissary management, which helps to meet the financial objectives of the store.
• Monitor customer satisfaction to identify areas needing improvement and assist in developing processes and/or procedures to address those issues.
• Maintain accurate department records to ensure documentation of activities is available.
• Monitor employee morale and promote a positive teamwork environment.
• Perform duties of staff as required in this hands‑on position.

Skills

Grocery/food service experience

Shift lead/management experience

Stand for long shifts

Lift up to 50 pounds

Flexible availability

Food Safety Certification (within 30d)

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Peterson SFB - Peterson Air Force, CO
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Not Specified
• Salary Range: $20.20 - $20.20Hourly
• Role: ASSISTANT MANAGER/SHIFT LEAD

As an Assistant Manager at Military Deli & Bakery Services you will have the opportunity to serve our nation’s Military personnel and their families at one of our 103 US Military Commissary locations. At MDBS our number one goal is to demonstrate a love for food and a passion for people while creating an excellent customer service experience for our well-deserving military customers!

This is Not a government job- Everyone welcome!

Job Description

• Assist Deli/Bakery Manager in providing leadership in the department by directing and managing 5-10 employees.
• Maintain high levels of customer service, while meeting commissary requirements and maximizing profits.
• Oversee and enforce Food Safety and Sanitation policies and procedures.
• Help to manage inventories by tracking weekly reports and ordering raw materials and supplies.
• Assists in scheduling and training employees and delegating work assignments.
• Prepare, maintain, and track records concerning inventories and work processes to calculate monthly profit according to Company policy.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment to ensure health and safety requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain professional communication with commissary management, which helps to meet the financial objectives of the store.
• Monitor customer satisfaction to identify areas needing improvement and assist in developing processes and/or procedures to address those issues.
• Maintain accurate department records to ensure documentation of activities is available.
• Monitor employee morale and promote a positive teamwork environment.
• Perform duties of staff as required in this hands‑on position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years grocery or 2+ years food service experience
• Previous shift lead/management experience mandatory
• Ability to stand and walk short distances for an entire shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
• Open availability, must be able to work some weekends and closing shifts
• Must be willing to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Must have a valid Food Safety Management Certification or be able to obtain one within 30 days from the hire date

Benefits

• Great Pay
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks’ paid vacation after 1 year
• Sick Pay available for use in your first year
• Holiday Pay- 10+ paid Holidays per year, eligible at time of hire
• 401k Plan
• Excellent Health Insurance Plan to include PPO Medical, Dental, Vision, prescriptions, and Employee Life and Disability coverage.

Growth Opportunities

If you are interested in career growth, here at MDBS we have a long history of promoting from within. We are proud of our many Deli Bakery Associates who have grown into Field and Corporate Management roles! Need to relocate for work or for school? Our commissary locations in 32 states can enable you to move to another MDBS location with no loss in seniority. Come join our team!

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Federal Contractor